A highlight will be the launch of the LS9 version of the StageMix iPad app. Since its launch in September last year, the M7CL version of StageMix has been "a huge success" and producing an LS9-compatible version has been a priority for Yamaha's software development team.
Using the iPad's built-in WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n) functionality, StageMix directly controls the LS9 via a wireless connection point, which is linked to the mixing console via Cat 5 cable. With a straightforward, intuitive graphic interface and the iPad's multi-touch and gesture control, stage sound can be easily mixed, even if the mixing console is at front of house.
The app allows the user to control a wide range of functions, including input channel faders, on/off, parametric EQs and channel cue; Sends on Faders, mix master faders; mix bus on/off, parametric EQs and cue; Last Cue/Mix Cue Mode, Clear All Cues and others. Viewable mix parameters include input channel names and meters; mix/matrix bus names; mix bus meters and EQ input and output meters.
Available as a free download from the iTunes store, StageMix for the LS9 will revolutionise use of the LS9 in the same way that it has for its bigger cousin, says the company.
Another software product on demonstration will be Yamaha Console File Converter, a utility which users have been consistently requesting since the M7CL and LS9 consoles were introduced. Officially launched last November, it will be available for free download from the Yamaha web site imminently. Users can use it to convert file formats between the PM5D and M7CL, and the M7CL and LS9, providing data compatibility between Yamaha digital mixing consoles.
UNioN - Yamaha's expanded networking solution for seamlessly integrating its digital mixing consoles and stage boxes with a range of third party products - will also be featured on the stand, alongside a full range of Commercial Audio products. They will include, digital mixing consoles, stage boxes, DME series digital mixing engines, power amplifiers, DSR and Installation Series loudspeakers and MY series interface cards.
The recently launched WORKproCA range of commercial installation audio products will also be on show, plus complementary products from the Yamaha AV range.
(Jim Evans)
